Biscayne National Park Statistics

Over 571,242 tourists visited Biscayne National Park in 2023.

• Biscayne National Park welcomed 708,522 visitors in 2019. However, when the pandemic hit in 2020, this number dropped by 43% to 402,770.
• By 2021, visitor numbers reached 702,655, just 1% below pre-pandemic figures.
• However, the number of tourists decreased in 2022 and 2023, with 701,023 and 571,242 visits, respectively.

How much do visitors spend at Biscayne National Park every year?

In 2023, visitor spending at Biscayne National Park amounted to $42.60 million.

• In 2019, visitors to Biscayne National Park generated $46.41 million in expenditure. However, in 2020, visitor spending dropped by 43% to $26.49 million.
• Biscayne National Park recovered in 2021, with $50.55 million spent by tourists.
• In 2022, tourist spending amounted to $50.95 million, and in 2023, this decreased by 16% to $42.60 million.

• Visitors to Biscayne National Park spent almost $42.60 million in 2023.

• Biscayne National Park ranked 36th among U.S. national parks based on visitation numbers for 2023.
• Read more about the U.S. National Park Ranking.

• July (66,638 visits): The highest visitation month, driven by summer vacations and weather for water-based activities such as boating, snorkelling, and kayaking.
• April (61,781 visits): High visitation in April due to spring break, attracting both domestic and international tourists seeking warm-weather outdoor experiences.
• March (61,580 visits): As part of the spring break season, March is known for its pleasant weather and the availability of a variety of recreational activities.
• February (53,636 visits): Visitors are drawn by milder winter temperatures, ideal for outdoor activities without the peak summer heat.
• May (53,570 visits): May marks the end of the spring season, with visitors enjoying pre-summer conditions and lower crowds compared to the peak summer months.

• Size: Covers approximately 172,971 acres (270 square miles), with 95% of the area underwater.
• Location: Situated just south of Miami, at the northern end of the Florida Keys, bordered by Key Biscayne to the north and Key Largo to the south.
• Ecosystems: The park features four distinct ecosystems: mangrove swamps, shallow waters of Biscayne Bay, coral limestone keys, and offshore coral reefs.
• Coral Reefs: Home to the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States, part of the larger Florida Reef system.
• Biodiversity: Supports over 600 species of fish, as well as endangered species like sea turtles and manatees. The park is also home to various migratory birds and unique plant species.
• Maritime Heritage Trail: Features at least 44 shipwrecks, providing opportunities for snorkelling and diving.

There were 20 recorded deaths in Biscayne National Park between 2007 and August 2024. Here are the main causes of death in the park:

• Other Transportation Accidents (8 deaths)
• Drowning (7 death)
• Undetermined (4 deaths)
• Environmental Accidents (1 deaths)